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Using the air powered coolant flush machine I was able to hear a seep at one of the heater hose to heater core clamps. But, I couldn't hear anything else with the air of the machine working. This morning we went back to the hand pump and heater hose to the ear method. Tilting the radiator...

Got the heater hoses on this morning and went right to a cooling system pressure test. With a hand pump tester, it went right up to 12 psi. I walked away after not hearing any leaks. 5 minutes later it was sitting at 10 psi. UH oh! I did the hose in the ear sound test over every connection...

Those are good number Al. While you are waiting for the injectors. Start researching 6.2 IP timing. It is kind of a black magic process with the no longer made equipment. Without it, you are just guessing. I have 4 6.2 engines on the road just about daily in my family. Each one sounds...

Go back to the fuse panel. Wiggle the 3rd fuse up on the far right with the light switch on. You will probably get lights or at least a spark as that fuse burns up. I just assumed that that you know about the black out light switch. It is on the service light setting, right?

I never really have paid attention to the difference in gas and diesel radiators. I have a '89 K10 in my class with the 350 radiator. I brought in the CUCV radiator for the Cowdog the other day and went to put it in the truck this morning. After only looking at the gasser one. Those diesel...

Al, nice to see you came in from the Yurt to post again. What controller are you using for the 4L80E? I ask because if you aren't dropping gears enough as others have pointed out, you won't have any power to the ground. How does your M35 do on the same pass empty? How would your M715 have...

Since you just want to cool the air between the turbo and the intake. I think the proper terminology is aftercooler. Since it is after the last air compressor. At least that is what Cummins calls the 4BT cooler mounted on the valve cover. However, intercooler might be appropriate depending...

M101A3 trailers have the same wheels and tires as your truck, surge brakes, pintle hook and use the same power cable. They pull awesome too by the way. Several people have taken M101 trailers and done all kinds of modifications for off road camping/living. Expedition Portal is a site that...

Each alternator should be maxed out around 14.4 volts. If you measure across just the battery terminals of each battery you will get that isolated voltage. Measuring ground to each positive terminal gets you the numbers you are posting. Same thing, just different was of reading it...

I pulled the front differential cover after posting the above yesterday afternoon. Clean oil came out and everything looks good inside. One less thing to worry about. Transmission cooling will include the following: Stock 1985 M1009 radiator that has been rodded out. B&M 28K pound cooler...

We got the entire brake system vacuum cleaned out this morning. No more DOT 3 left as near as I can tell. The rear wheel cylinders were put back together and we had the same springs in the same locations with no left overs after putting the shoes on too. Drums are now round on the inside and...

As posted above. The 6.2 oil pump really doesn't fail. Yes, anything mechanical can break and this is not a "yours will never break, leave it alone" post. They are not costly so if you want, go for it. As much as everyone mentions how bad the 6.2 crankshaft is. They really just don't wear any...

There are several threads on this site and many more on other sites about this leak. Yes, you can replace the throttle shaft o ring. However, if the IP is original or has been replaced at some time. The internal parts are the same age as the leaking seal. Maybe getting a rebuild would be a good...

ALT 2 charges the rear battery. It has more of a charge than the front battery from what you posted. Try checking at the battery with the engine running. Anything more than 14.4 volts is considered an overcharge situation. That is what you will probably find on the rear battery. Most likely...

Thank you for the compliments. No, no transmission controller yet. Those things cost money! Plus, if I had it then I might be tempted to throw a drive shaft on and see how it drives. It will be one of the last things I buy so I won't rush through other stuff to get it on the road. Plus I...

I have the truck on a 4 post Hunter alignment lift. The wheels free jacks at either end of the lift require the lift be raised a few feet up. That makes getting in and out of the interior an exercise routine. It is only a few inches difference, but every little bit helps my aging knees. Plus...

I can only manage road trips on that holiday if it falls on a Friday, Saturday, Sunday or Monday. It just didn't work out this year. Yes, the spare parts nearby is very nice. I got the rear axle from the '90 removed Sunday morning. (G80 clean gear oil, no end seal leaks, no play pinion and...

Kenny I wrote the above as clear as I could all the time thinking that you and your gasser Dodge NV4500 would show up and make it not as clear. Since we went down the muddle path now. Other people have taken drag racing safety bell housings and cut them to fit a NV4500 just fine. You can add...

I have 4 6.2 engines running straight 12 volt glow plug systems. I have learned to use only Gates belts and keep them tight. We don't have a NAPA in my town or I might try them. I tried the house brand at O'Reilly's and Autozone. They barely made it a month before I ran out of tightening...

Grinding the starter to me is a bad idea. Which style do you have to begin with? You might not even have to do anything. If you do, 27Mt and 28Mt big mouth nose cones are available for less than $20.00. It really isn't worth the time or effort in my opinion.